A new book in "The Little Book of..." series. In this case, this little gem is an illustrated essay about a multitude of curiosities that make Japan a truly amazing country. This book reviews the origin of fans and the importance of Buddhism and Shintoism. Discover the secret of sacred cranes and the reason for their symbolism. Its pages show the importance of Japanese ceramics, its lacquers, and the order in its homes, separated by screens. It is a delightful book that will surprise you on every page because Japan, the eternal country of 6,852 islands and islets, hides many secrets.